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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,249.42, 453,993.12 and 176,502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,249.42, 453,993.12 and 176,502.78 is: 264,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,249.42 : 453,993.12 = 176,502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,249.42/453,993.12 = 176,502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,249.42x = 453,993.12 × 176,502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,249.42x = 80,131,047,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,131,047,780.87/303,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,241.39

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